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Originally Posted by whytheheckme
Can we use 2 maxi blocks?
We have 5 CIM motors total (4 small and 1 large) on our robot, but the MAXI block only has 4 40 amp breakers. The Panel allowed for use of 6; does this mean I need a WHOLE OTHER chunk-o-brass to power just one motor? 
Jacob |
You could run the larger CIM off a 30A breaker from the ATC panel .. the stall draw on the large CIM is 40A lower than the smaller CIM, and peak power is 70w less. Not too sure the risk of tripping the breaker, it'll depend on how hard that motor is being ran.
I recall seeing teams from previous years using smaller (1 and 2 port versions) of the MAXI block. The terminal supply co PDF catalog isn't cooperating with me this morning, so I couldn't see if it still existed.
But you are allowed to run another heavy MAXI block if you want.